The Mattawa and Ottawa Rivers

Two historic fur trade routes

Mattawa

Network of historic canoe and portage trails

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The Métis have always had a close relationship with rivers. Our voyageur ancestors travelled the rivers as part of the fur trade and built the first historic Métis communities near their shores. The Mattawa River, one of 11 Ontario rivers in the Canadian Heritage River System

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The Métis Housing Stabilization Program
Homelessness Support Services

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is pleased to offer the Métis Housing Stabilization Program to Citizens individuals and families that are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Services may include, but not limited to:
  • Intervention and eviction prevention support
  • Tenant advocacy and education
  • Housing-based case management services
  • Financial support for housing related emergencies (ie. rental arrears)
  • Housing start-up support for those exiting a shelter
  • Assistance with basic need provisions

For more information on how we can help with your housing needs
visit: bit.ly/HousingStabilization
or
email us: housingstabilization@metisnation.org
PLEASE CALL OUR HOUSING STABILIZATION LINE
1-800-263-4889

Upcoming Events
Meetings - Feasts - Educational - Registrations
Nov
7-10
2024 Family Rendezvous

Métis Family Rendezvous
Dates: November 7-10 2024


 The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) invites up to six families from each region (1-9) to join the 2024 Family Rendezvous, “Telling Our Stories.” This special event will connect Métis families with children and youth (ages 4-17) to their culture, with a focus on storytelling. The rendezvous takes place at the J.W. Marriott Rosseau in Minett, ON, from November 8-9, 2024.


Metis History

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Metis Nation of Ontario Mattawa

Offers a wide range of community-based and culturally appropriate programs and services to Métis people.

Address:
380 Main St, Unit 1
Mattawa, ON, Canada, ON P0H 1V0
Phone: (705) 744 2225
Email: nelsoncanoe@hotmail.com
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